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Ep 457: Immersive audiobooks for cozy reading anywhere

2024/12/3

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Anne Bogle: 本期节目的嘉宾Lauren Worley是一位注册护士，她的工作需要她经常开车，因此她非常依赖有声书。她希望在车里创造一种舒适的有声书阅读体验，这不仅包括身体上的舒适（例如，合适的饮料、车内温度等），还包括选择她认为“舒适”的有声书。她认为舒适的有声书应该具有强烈的代入感、生动的细节描写、以及秋季或冬季的背景设定，并且包含某种旅程或谜团。 Anne还与Lauren讨论了如何通过营造车内氛围（例如，喜欢的饮料、舒适的座椅、好闻的气味等）来提升阅读体验。他们还探讨了不同类型有声书对营造舒适氛围的影响，例如，当代小说、历史小说、悬疑小说等。最后，Anne根据Lauren的喜好，推荐了几本她可能喜欢的小说，包括《Love and Saffron》、《Black Cake》、《Just Another Missing Person》等。 Lauren Worley: 由于工作和家庭原因，我大部分时间都在车上，所以有声书是我阅读的主要方式。我喜欢历史小说，但现在也读当代小说和一些舒适的悬疑小说。在有声书形式下，历史小说有时不太吸引人，这可能是由于叙述者的声音和视角切换造成的。我想在车里创造一种舒适的阅读氛围，即使这与传统的舒适阅读体验不同。我会通过一些小细节，例如合适的饮料、车内温度和有声书内容，来营造这种氛围。我认为舒适的有声书应该具有强烈的代入感、生动的细节描写、以及秋季或冬季的背景设定，并且包含某种旅程或谜团。我推荐的几本书包括《Poison Lilies》、《Very, Very Lucky》、《Wish You Well》。《Poison Lilies》是一本悬疑小说，故事引人入胜，人物关系真实，并且背景设定在冬季。《Very, Very Lucky》是一本当代小说，讲述了一个中年女性在家庭和工作中挣扎的故事，让我感同身受。《Wish You Well》是一本历史小说，故事背景是我祖母家乡，对我意义非凡。我不喜欢《The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue》，因为它情节拖沓，人物难以产生共鸣。

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Why does Lauren prefer audiobooks over physical books?

Lauren, a busy mom and nurse, finds audiobooks essential for her reading life due to her limited time and mental energy. Audiobooks allow her to read while commuting, which she wouldn't be able to do with physical books.

What are the key elements Lauren looks for in a cozy audiobook?

Lauren seeks audiobooks with a strong sense of place, a background setting of fall or winter, and often a journey or mystery. She also values immersive, realistic stories that focus on relationships and have a happy ending.

How does Lauren create a cozy atmosphere in her car while listening to audiobooks?

Lauren creates a cozy atmosphere in her car by having a favorite beverage, using heated seats, and adjusting the temperature. She also considers scents, snacks, and ensuring her car is clean and comfortable.

What are some of Lauren's favorite books, and why?

Lauren's favorite books include 'Poison Lilies' by Katie Tallow for its immersive adventure and strong characters, 'Very, Very Lucky' by Amanda Prowse for its relatable themes of family and blessings, and 'Wish You Well' by David Baldacci for its strong sense of place and historical setting.

What book did Lauren not enjoy, and why?

Lauren did not enjoy 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' by V.E. Schwab because it felt like the story was going nowhere, the timeline was confusing, and she couldn't connect with the characters. It was a DNF (did not finish) for her.

What are some audiobook recommendations for Lauren based on her preferences?

Anne recommends 'Love and Saffron' by Kim Fay for its epistolary format and food-based friendship, 'Black Cake' by Charmaine Wilkerson for its family saga and historical elements, and 'Just Another Missing Person' by Gillian McAllister for its plot-driven mystery with strong relational elements.

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Cozy reading season is nearly here in the northern hemisphere, and today's guest wrote in with a unique question: how can she create a cozy reading experience when she's nearly always listening to audiobooks on the go?

Lauren Worley is joining Anne today from Virginia. Lauren's work keeps her in the car and on the road quite a bit, so Lauren’s fully embraced audiobooks. But she doesn't just want to listen while she's driving: she's curious how she could create a cozier reading experience in her car.

Today she and Anne talk about what Lauren's looking for, from small tweaks to make car listening feel more cozy, to the titles she defines as cozy audiobooks (which might not be what you'd expect.) Anne shares titles that might fit Lauren’s criteria, as well as ways she can invite that cozy reading atmosphere into her experience, even when she’s on the road.

Share an audiobook you've found cozy or a reading tip for Lauren by leaving a comment on our show notes page, where you'll find the full list of titles mentioned today. That's at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/457).

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